Name: George Olokun Age: 32 Current Title: Executive Director, The Next Big Thing Movement Location: New York George Olokun is a global change agent that is connected to the core of humanity, a socially conscious humanitarian, entrepreneur, globally recognized and nationally ranked speaker, and life trainer and best-selling author. […]
Name: Jeffery Tribble Age: 31 Current Title: Founder and Executive Director, The MusicianShip Location: Washington, DC Education: Howard University and The George Washington University Law School While in law school, Jeffery founded The MusicianShip, a non-profit organization that facilitates music lessons, experiences and opportunities for at-risk youth. Under Jeffery’s […]
Name: Fatou B. Barry Age: 25 Current Title: Founder, The PR Girl Manifesto Location: Brooklyn, NY Education: Bachelors from State University of New York at Buffalo Guinean-born, NYC-raised strategist, obsessed with all things branding and public relations, Fatou is best known for helping fellow millennials gain clarity around the […]
Name: Dr. Arabia Mollette Age: 32 Current Title: Lifestyle Physician , Speaker, Writer and Podcast Host (The Visit) Location: New York Education: Hunter College and Medicine at the Latin American School of Medicine in Havana, Cuba At 5, Arabia envisioned herself becoming a doctor. At 17, she became a […]
Name: Malcolm Harris Current Title: CEO of National Care Financial Malcolm “MJ” Harris is an internationally recognized financial services CEO and motivational success teacher whose rise began when he started an insurance agency – at his dining room table as a side business – while working as a Management […]
Since 2016, Black to Business has highlighted 31 dynamic female founders who have created amazing businesses and have fostered positive changes within our communities. In recognition of Women’s History Month, Black to Business will be featuring 31 Women Who Are at the Forefront of Black Entrepreneurship during March. Read […]
Name: Joan G. Wilmer Current Title: Human Resources Executive, Founder of Joan K. Wilmer Memorial Foundation Location: Washington, DC Education: Honor graduate of Norfolk State University (Bachelor: Social Work); University of Texas (Master’s: Business Administration) A steadfast dedication to the betterment of people truly constitutes Ms. Wilmer’s personal mission […]
Name: Ashley Fox Current Title: Founder of Empify Location: Philadelphia, PA Education: Howard University Ashley is an award-winning financial advisor who has helped her clients save and invest over $1.5M. She is an expert in her field as a Financial Education Specialist who founded the company Empify. Empify an […]
Name: Amber Dee Current Title: Online Business & Social Media Marketing Expert Location: Atlanta, GA Education: 2 BA degrees and a Master’s degree Amber Dee is an online business and social media marketing expert for individuals that are tired of living paycheck to paycheck and ready to create […]
